Hyundai's U.S. Sales Leadership Vacancy Raises Questions About Company's Future Strategy. The departure of Michael Orange, the Hyundai executive in charge of sales across all seven U.S. regions, has sent shockwaves through the automotive industry. Orange's departure comes at a time when Hyundai is facing increased competition from rival automakers and is under pressure to meet growing demand for electric vehicles. As the company's Chief Operating Officer Claudia Marquez takes the reins, observers are wondering what impact Orange's departure will have on Hyundai's sales strategy and whether it will be able to maintain its market share in a rapidly evolving industry.


Michael Orange, the Hyundai executive responsible for sales in all of the automaker's seven U.S. regions, has left the company. COO Claudia Marquez is overseeing sales until Orange's replacement is ...